Rehabilitation of Bridge 01343 – Route 133 over the Housatonic River in Bridgewater and Brookfield

You may have noticed that the Connecticut Department of Transportation recently began construction activities for the rehabilitation of Bridge 01343, carrying Route 133 over the Housatonic River in Bridgewater and Brookfield.

Responding to concerns from local clergy, State Representative Arthur O’Neill (R-69) introduced and testified in support of HB 5181- An Act Exempting Certain Facilities from the Natural Gas Demand Use Charge – to exempt certain limited-use facilities, including churches and similar houses of worship, from being charged natural gas demand use fees.

“Energy providers are essentially being allowed to penalize churches and other non-peak-use facilities by charging energy demand fees when they use their…